There are 5 ways to get from Kildare to Swords by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, line 500 bus
best- Take the train from Kildare to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
- Take the tram from Heuston to Mayor Square - NCItram Red
- Take the bus from North Wall Quay to Swords Villagebus 500 / ...
1h 30m€11–14Bus, line 41 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walkbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from Abbey Street Lower to Swords Castlebus 33 / ...
3h€5Bus
- Take the bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 726
1h 52m€13–16Drive 67 km
- Drive from Kildare to Swordscar 67 km
50 min€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kildare to Swordstaxi 67 km
50 min€100–120
Kildare to Swords by train, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kildare to Swords is to bus and line 41 bus which costs €6 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Kildare to Swords is to drive which takes 50 min and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Swords. However, there are services departing from Kildare and arriving at Swords Castle via Dublin Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Kildare and Swords is 68 km. The road distance is 67 km.
The best way to get from Kildare to Swords without a car is to train and tram and line 500 bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €11 - €15.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Kildare to Swords, including transfers.
Kildare to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare station.
Kildare to Swords bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 16 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kildare to Swords is 67 km. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Kildare to Swords.
There are 1037+ hotels available in Swords.
What companies run services between Kildare, Ireland and Swords, Ireland?
Dublin Coach operates a bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16 hourly. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Kildare to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €5–8
- Phone
- 00353 1 4614911
- info@luas.ie
- Website
- luas.ie
Tram from Heuston to Mayor Square - NCI
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–2
- Website
- Luas
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- Phone
- +353 1 529 2277
- feedback@swordsexpress.com
- Website
- swordsexpress.com
Bus from North Wall Quay to Swords Village
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- Swords Express
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Kildare to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Kildare to Bachelors Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 (01) 8734222
- customercomment@dublinbus.ie
- Website
- dublinbus.ie
Bus from Abbey Street Lower to Swords Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.dublinbus.ie/
- Cash Fare
- €3
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- €100–120
Kildare Cabs
- Phone
- +353 45 530 814
Dave's Taxi & Limo Service
- Phone
- +353 86 405 3463
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